However, Black's video was quickly removed for the second time. Attempts to play the video resulted in the message: "This video is no longer available because the YouTube account associated with this video has been closed."

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A representative previously explained that the original clip, which had more than 167 million views, was taken down due to a "dispute" with Ark Music.

"We can confirm that we submitted a Take Down Notice to YouTube as a result of the dispute we have with Ark Music regarding the 'Friday' video," they said.

The clip was also made available as a $2.99 (Â£1.85) YouTube rental earlier this week.

A YouTube spokesperson told TechCrunch yesterday: "YouTube takes copyright infringement very seriously. When we receive a complaint alleging that a video infringes another person or company's copyrights, we remove that video.

"Users who believe that a video was removed in error can appeal the copyright takedown."